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Sebastian Bach

By Reginald Lane Poole

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness the making of a musical legend as a family's rich heritage and a region's vibrant culture combine to mold a young man into an enduring icon.

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2014-06-23
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Summary

"Sebastian Bach" by Reginald Lane Poole is a historical exploration of the life and times of the celebrated composer. The book journeys into Johann Sebastian Bach's world, starting with his family history and early years, showing how his ancestors and the musical culture around him shaped his path. It focuses on the Bach family's deep musical roots, going back generations, and how those traditions set the stage for young Johann's own incredible talent. It also illuminates the impact of Martin Luther's teachings on the family's values and the importance of Bach's early schooling with his brother Christoph, revealing key factors that influenced his artistic growth and set him on the road to becoming a musical icon.

About the Author

Reginald Lane Poole or Lane-Poole, FBA (1857–1939), was a British historian. He was Keeper of the Archives and a lecturer in diplomatics at the University of Oxford, where he gave the Ford Lectures in 1912 on the subject of "The Exchequer in the Twelfth Century".

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